Games Like Still Life 2

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 38%, Crime 17%, Adventure 12.4%, Detective 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct prequel, this game establishes the dark narrative and investigative mechanics that define Victoria McPherson's journey.

After returning to the quiet streets of Paris to pursue a life of painting, Gus Macpherson could not escape his true art…

Why similar: Point & Click 51.2%, Adventure 17.9%, Detective 16.1%, Mystery 10.7%, Horror 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title serves as the origin point for the series' lore and features the same atmospheric, detective-focused point-and-click gameplay.

After a tragic accident, neurobiologist Dr. David Styles has become a recluse, rarely leaving his home, the Dread Hill House. One day, Samantha Everett, a street magician, appears at Dr. Style's doorstep just as he is seeking a new assistant.

Why similar: Point & Click 52.6%, Adventure 21.7%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Mystery 8.3%, Puzzle 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the designer of Gabriel Knight, this game offers a sophisticated blend of mystery, puzzle-solving, and supernatural intrigue.

The last game in the Blackwell series.

Why similar: Point & Click 55.1%, Adventure 17.4%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Mystery 7.5%, Detective 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This entry in the acclaimed series perfectly balances supernatural mystery with detective work and a compelling female lead.

The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.5%, Detective 20.9%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Mystery 12.1%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a sharp-witted female protagonist investigating a dark mystery in a small town, echoing the investigative feel of the seed game.

John Yesterday becomes immortal following an occult ritual. However, not everything goes to plan. He and his girlfriend Pauline must embark on an investigation to try to reproduce the immortality ritual. But his former acquaintances have other plans for him...

Why similar: Point & Click 52%, Adventure 30.6%, Mystery 12.6%, Puzzle 3.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, mature point-and-click adventure that features a gripping mystery and complex puzzles similar to the Still Life experience.

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.4%, Detective 18.9%, Adventure 15.8%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Mystery 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi detective story with a female protagonist that emphasizes investigation and player choice in a grim, atmospheric setting.

Become Nicole Bonnet: a young female FBI agent and accept the challenge! Who is the murderer? A psychopath or maybe a meticulous and intelligent man? To solve the mystery you have to start thinking like the felon.

Why similar: Point & Click 36.9%, Adventure 31%, Detective 18.6%, Female Protagonist 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the FBI procedural aspect of crime investigation, mirroring the professional detective themes of Still Life 2.

Scotland, 1926. Following the death of his father, David Gordon visits his ancestral home for the first time in his life. A life that is soon threatened by the dark secrets that claimed the sanity of many Gordons before him. Black Mirror Castle demands an offering.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.3%, Adventure 35%, Mystery 10.3%, Horror 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric horror-mystery game shares the dark, gothic tone and puzzle-heavy structure found in the Still Life series.

London, 1964. An ancient ruby is stolen from the British Museum. At the crime scene: a raven feather. Is somebody trying to follow in the footsteps of The Raven, the legendary master thief who disappeared years before?

Why similar: Point & Click 40.8%, Adventure 24.6%, Detective 21.5%, Mystery 11.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery that captures the tension of a cat-and-mouse hunt with a strong focus on investigation and narrative.

The enhanced version of Memento Mori which includes the full soundtrack.

Why similar: Point & Click 63.5%, Adventure 26.8%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, cinematic detective adventure that explores themes of art, crime, and mystery with a focus on puzzle-solving.

Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.

Why similar: Point & Click 50.4%, Adventure 22.8%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Mystery 7.8%, Puzzle 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more whimsical, this classic adventure features a strong female protagonist and intricate puzzle-solving in a rich, narrative-driven world.

Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.7%, Adventure 17.5%, Mystery 13.8%, Detective 10%, Horror 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential detective adventure that masterfully weaves occult mystery with investigative gameplay.

How Far Would You Go to Escape the Past? Step into a story filled with danger, intrigue, and complicated relationships in Midnight in Salem, the new 3D mystery adventure with detective Nancy Drew. Time is short, and you, as Nancy Drew, must solve the mystery before the clock strikes midnight.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.1%, Detective 21.9%, Adventure 17.4%, Mystery 13.4%, Female Protagonist 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a modern take on the detective genre with a focus on investigation, puzzle-solving, and uncovering hidden secrets.

Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.

Why similar: Point & Click 98.1%, Detective 0.5%, Adventure 0.5%, Female Protagonist 0.5%, Mystery 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: The original version of this detective mystery provides a grounded, atmospheric experience with a strong female lead.

Unravel one of the greatest mysteries of our time! On the 30th June 1908 an explosion with the combined energy of 2000 Hiroshima bombs rocked the region of Tunguska in Central Siberia and felled over 6,000 square km of trees. The explosion could be heard from as far as 1,000km away.

Why similar: Point & Click 58.8%, Adventure 20.4%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Mystery 7.7%, Puzzle 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A well-regarded point-and-click adventure that features a female protagonist uncovering a global conspiracy through puzzle-solving.

The third game in the Blackwell series

Why similar: Point & Click 70.4%, Adventure 16.3%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Mystery 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the strong investigative narrative of the Blackwell series, focusing on supernatural crime-solving and character-driven mystery.

Join intrepid sailor and recent island castaway Mina as she explores the hidden secrets within the Jules Verne classic inspired Mysterious Island. Gather key articles left from the island’s previous inhabitants and combine them in unique and interesting ways to stay alive and stay hopeful for rescue.

Why similar: Point & Click 55.7%, Adventure 26.9%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Puzzle 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy adventure game that emphasizes inventory management and environmental interaction, much like the escape-room segments of Still Life 2.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Detective 43.4%, Mystery 27.6%, Adventure 14%, Horror 5.6%, Point & Click 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric investigative game that focuses on piecing together a dark mystery through environmental storytelling and observation.

Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.

Why similar: Detective 29.2%, Point & Click 25.7%, Mystery 15.6%, Crime 15.2%, Adventure 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated detective game that emphasizes dialogue, clue gathering, and logical deduction in a classic mystery setting.

An award winning adventure crime thriller with a deeply plotted storyline which takes you to atmospheric settings all around the globe, including among other locations, South Africa, Finland and the USA.

Why similar: Point & Click 45.5%, Adventure 36%, Female Protagonist 18.5%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel to Memento Mori continues the dark, detective-themed narrative with improved production values and complex puzzles.

A series of dark macabre murders is crisscrossing two continents and FBI agent Nicole Bonnet is called in again to investigate. The only clue, mysterious dolls dressed in 18th century costumes, are left next to the deceased. What are the motives behind the actions of an insane pitiless slayer?

Why similar: Point & Click 46.3%, Adventure 35.5%, Detective 18.2%

Why You'll Like It: A direct follow-up in the FBI-themed series that maintains the focus on crime scene investigation and serial killer mystery.

In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…

Why similar: Point & Click 35.5%, Detective 20.6%, Mystery 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Adventure 8.9%

Let one of the most thrilling adventures of your life begin!

Why similar: Point & Click 41.2%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Adventure 13.7%, Detective 12%, Mystery 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused adventure that blends hidden-object mechanics with a compelling investigation into a small-town secret.

Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!

Why similar: Point & Click 32.4%, Detective 27.9%, Adventure 16.5%, Mystery 9.8%, Crime 9%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, dark take on the detective genre that forces players to navigate complex crime scenes and moral dilemmas.

A young woman died near the White Oak Inn. Now, her spirit is roaming around, and an employee is receiving strange letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? The clock is ticking and you, as Alex Hill, must uncover the truth before it’s too late.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.2%, Detective 18.3%, Crime 17.9%, Mystery 12%, Female Protagonist 10.8%

Fahrenheit (known as Indigo Prophecy in North America) was a breakthrough in interactive narrative. This newly remastered edition features updated textures in HD, expanded controller support, and is based on the uncut and uncensored international version of the game.

Why similar: Detective 30.9%, Adventure 27.1%, Mystery 27%, Female Protagonist 7.2%, Horror 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic mystery that blends supernatural elements with investigative gameplay and a tense, narrative-driven atmosphere.

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Detective 44%, Adventure 21.8%, Mystery 19.9%, Horror 10.9%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines investigative detective mechanics with cosmic horror, creating a tense atmosphere of discovery and dread.

The original first‑person cyberpunk horror detective tale set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Detective 52.2%, Adventure 26.1%, Horror 18.3%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that puts players in the shoes of a detective investigating crimes in a dark, dystopian future.

Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.7%, Detective 18.5%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Mystery 12.5%, Adventure 11.5%

Mina’s rescue from the end of the first game is cut dramatically short and she and primate pal Jep are left again on the mysterious island to fend for themselves! Mina needs to dress her wounds and keep safe against the local wildlife, but now she has the assistance of the player controlled Jep who can fit in smaller spaces, move deftly...

Why similar: Point & Click 55.6%, Adventure 25.7%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Puzzle 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Erin Myers is dead. But how did she die? And why did she die? Find out as you step back into her life and uncover her darkest secrets.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.1%, Adventure 25.9%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Mystery 13.3%

Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.8%, Mystery 17.2%, Adventure 15%, Detective 15%, Female Protagonist 6.7%

FBI agent Erica Reed has an uncanny talent: she can see the past and piece together how a crime unfolded. But not even this sixth sense could save her younger brother, Scott, from a brutal serial killer. Three years later, the investigation into Scott’s murder has gone cold -- but Erica’s work has only just begun.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.2%, Crime 20.7%, Detective 15.1%, Female Protagonist 12%, Mystery 9.9%

When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.

Why similar: Point & Click 52.2%, Adventure 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Mystery 9.8%, Detective 9.8%

Aurora Hills: Chapter 2 is the second part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Follow the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from a national park to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills!

Why similar: Point & Click 45.9%, Adventure 20.1%, Mystery 16.1%, Detective 10.9%, Puzzle 6.5%

An abandoned boat. A system of surveillance camera that works. A woman, Lea Nichols, only survivor of a team of researchers. Monitor, manage, search… Behind your camera, guide Lea Nichols to freedom but also to the truth. Be her eyes and ears to help fulfill her destiny! But be careful, remember that things are not always what they seem…

Why similar: Point & Click 43.7%, Adventure 30.5%, Female Protagonist 25.8%

Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!

Why similar: Crime 26.7%, Point & Click 26.4%, Detective 16.8%, Mystery 8.8%, Female Protagonist 8.7%

In the exciting sequel to the Mountain Trap series, a trip to the mysterious town of Wilshere reveals that several young women have mysteriously disappeared. The local sheriff has lost all hope in solving the case, and residents are afraid to leave their homes for fear of the looming threat of abduction.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.5%, Crime 27.2%, Detective 16.8%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Mystery 10.5%

Agent Nelson Tethers just solved his biggest case yet. So why isn't he satisfied? Venture back to eerie Scoggins, Minnesota to solve the mystery of "the Hidden People" once and for all!

Why similar: Point & Click 46.4%, Detective 26.5%, Mystery 11.9%, Adventure 8.7%, Puzzle 5.7%

Enter a dark, captivating world as the massive evil of Black Mirror Castle is reincarnated with over 100 atmospheric locations to explore and 40 different characters to interact with. Will Darren's search lead him to redemption or the hell of insanity?

Why similar: Point & Click 60.5%, Adventure 25.4%, Mystery 7.3%, Horror 4%, Puzzle 2%

Jane wakes up in a crypt as a ghost. You are investigating the death of her family together. Seeking and researching evidences. Building an accusation based on them. You have a laboratory to research evidences. Play and get the feeling of being a true Victorian detective.

Why similar: Point & Click 39.7%, Detective 20%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Adventure 12.1%, Mystery 11.3%

Having searched Eastern and Western Europe for a missing heir, Kate Walker finally completed her long and arduous journey, obtaining the signature of Hans Voralberg and closing the automaton factory buyout.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.6%, Adventure 24.6%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Mystery 5.8%, Puzzle 4.1%

A cargo ship carrying a valuable collection of artwork for the Metropolitan Museum of Art sinks. A few months later, one of the paintings resurfaces in Hungary. Will you be able to solve the mystery of the Dragon?

Why similar: Point & Click 61.3%, Adventure 34%, Puzzle 4.7%

Yesterday is a thrilling and dark mystery from the masters of adventure, Pendulo Studios.

Why similar: Point & Click 69.1%, Adventure 23.8%, Mystery 7%

Unravel secrets of Templars and ancient Egyptian cult in this dark adventure game!

Why similar: Point & Click 53.3%, Adventure 31.4%, Female Protagonist 15.3%

One week after the eerie events occurred in Silver Creek Falls, the sleepy town in North Carolina is hit with yet another tragedy. An FBI agent is brutally murdered in cold blood in his own bedroom. No one knows who did it or why. Only one thing is clear: something truly sinister is broiling in Silver Creek Falls.

Why similar: Adventure 36.4%, Detective 25.7%, Female Protagonist 21.8%, Mystery 16%

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Detective 37.3%, Mystery 25.2%, Adventure 12.4%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Puzzle 6.7%

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...

Why similar: Point & Click 50%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Adventure 12.7%, Mystery 9.7%, Horror 5%

Solve the mystery of Mnemosyne Asylum!

Why similar: Point & Click 45.7%, Adventure 21.8%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Mystery 9.5%, Puzzle 4.4%

Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists…

Why similar: Point & Click 44.8%, Adventure 14.6%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Mystery 9%, Detective 8.3%

Lead the Police investigation in the afterlife!

Why similar: Point & Click 35.6%, Adventure 30.2%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Mystery 11.5%, Puzzle 4.7%

Conduct an investigation as shapeshifter!

Why similar: Point & Click 43.2%, Adventure 23%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Mystery 8.5%, Puzzle 3.1%

Melvyn Bromsby, a rich tycoon, is about to make a statement, when suddenly a shot rings out. Sir Bromsby collapses - a mortal wound to the heart... A baffling murder, dozens of witnesses and no suspects! You, Sherlock Holmes, must use all your skills to shed light on this mysterious case.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.2%, Adventure 27.3%, Detective 22.2%, Mystery 6.7%, Puzzle 2.6%

Caroline Walker returns in the sequel to the award-winning survival horror classic. Explore the decaying remains of the secluded Villa Hess, use improvised weapons to confront terrifying creatures, and bend the fabric of reality to save your sister from a twisted cult.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.1%, Mystery 22.8%, Adventure 18.2%, Puzzle 10.7%, Horror 9.3%

Street psychics. Their blinking neon signs are everywhere, promising love and wealth and happiness. They make a fortune preying on the gullible and milking them dry. So when these victims begin dying and leaving confused spirits behind, it can only take a genuine psychic (and her wayward spirit guide) to clean up the mess.

Why similar: Point & Click 54.8%, Adventure 14.2%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Detective 10.4%, Mystery 7.8%

A dead influencer. An obsessed detective. Three suspects. Piece the truth together by going through the victim’s phone messages, videos, and social media in the follow up to the critically acclaimed SIMULACRA.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.5%, Detective 34.4%, Horror 7.3%, Puzzle 4.8%

The Hope Lake Boarding School was abandoned long ago, when one of its teachers drowned by accident. Many years later, all of the female students began to disappear, one by one. Visit the place where it all began. Try to pick up the maniac's trail and put a stop to his crime spree.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.9%, Crime 20.1%, Detective 13.7%, Adventure 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.4%

Help Darren continue his search to uncover his clouded past. What do his torturous nightmares really mean? Who is the mysterious person that posted the bail to set him free? What demons lie waiting in the crypt?

Why similar: Point & Click 58.2%, Adventure 22.7%, Mystery 9.9%, Horror 4.9%, Puzzle 3.6%

The sequel to the award winning adventure hit Secret Files Tunguska. Famine in Africa, floods in Southeast Asia, economic crisis in Europe, and civil wars in South America, the world is on the brink of disaster.

Why similar: Point & Click 65.4%, Adventure 24.3%, Female Protagonist 10.3%